saturday, October 10th, 2026

saturday under the stars

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SATURDAY, october 10th, at the historic texas motorplex

Just 40 minutes south of Dallas and about an hour from Fort Worth, the Motorplex is easy to get to—right in the heart of Texas.

Texas Motorplex
7500 US-287
Ennis, TX 75119

come fill the texas sky with stars

saturday, Oct 10th

Brad Paisley headlines a night packed with bull riding, drag racing, BBQ sampling, a Texas Beer Expo, and a lantern release that lights up the sky after dark.

chris young

9:30pm - 11:00pm

ashley mcbryde

8:00pm - 9:00pm

ned ledoux

6:30pm - 7:30pm

coffey anderson

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday at Stars of Texas

Saturday is the biggest night of the weekend—bull riding, drag racing, family fun, and live country music all lead up to the lantern release during Chris Young’s headlining set. Gates open at noon, so come early, eat big with our 4 for $40 meal deal, and stay late for a Texas night you’ll never forget.

Get your tickets before prices increase!

Saturday, Oct 10th

Brad Paisley headlines a night packed with bull riding, drag racing, BBQ sampling, a Texas Beer Expo, and a lantern release that lights up the sky after dark.

general admission

Join the fun and explore all festival activities with open seating on a first-come basis.

General Admission

4th of July Sale

Save $66.00 each!

64.00

Buy Tickets

Avail. online & at the gate starting Oct 3rd

at the door price

(If event is not sold out)

130.00

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🤝 Straight Shooter Pricing: Listed prices include all fees. What you see is what you pay at checkout.

GA PLUS

Get closer to the action with access to a gated area by the stage. Limited capacity.

GA Plus

4th of July Sale

Save $76.00 each!

94.00

Buy Tickets

Avail. online & at the gate starting Oct 3rd

at the door price

(If event is not sold out)

170.00

LOCKED

🤝 Straight Shooter Pricing: Listed prices include all fees. What you see is what you pay at checkout.

super vip access

Get closer to the action with access to a gated area by the stage. Limited capacity.

Avail. online & at the gate starting Oct 3rd

at the door price

(If event is not sold out)

LOCKED

🤝 Straight Shooter Pricing: Listed prices include all fees. What you see is what you pay at checkout.

Festival Map:

We’re putting the finishing touches on the 2026 festival layout. Until then, here’s the 2025 map to give you a general idea of the venue, entrances, and where each ticket section is located.

festival faq

When and Where is Stars of Texas?

Stars of Texas runs October 9–11 at the Historic Texas Motorplex in Ennis, TX. We’re just 40 minutes south of Dallas and about an hour from Fort Worth, making it an easy drive for a Texas-sized weekend.

What tickets are available?

Single-day tickets are available Friday through Sunday in GA and GA Plus, with all tickets giving access to music, lanterns, and bull riding. Weekend passes include a Super VIP option with stage-front seating, private bar and restrooms, and VIP parking.

Which days have lantern releases?

Lantern launches happen Saturday and Sunday only. Saturday’s release will take place before Brad Paisley's headlining set, and Sunday’s launch will happen before Travis Tritt's set—listen for instructions from the stage. *Schedule subject to change.

What happens to the lanterns?

Every lantern is cleaned up—every single one. Our Lantern Chaser crew, in partnership with Night Lights Event, works through the night to make sure the skies glow but the grounds stay spotless.

What is there to do?

It’s the best of Texas all in one weekend. The Stars of Texas Music Festival kicks off the Stampede of Speed—the Fastest 10 Days in Texas, with three nights of live country, lantern releases, BBQ, racing, bull riding, and more.

Why should I buy tickets now?

Stars of Texas uses tiered ticket pricing, which means each tier has limited quantities and prices increase as tiers sell out. The earlier you buy, the lower the price — and once a tier is gone, it’s gone. If you want the best deal and the widest selection of ticket options, purchasing early is the way to go.

Can I camp at the festival?

Yes! Camping will return for 2026. Get your tickets here. You’ll be able to stay on-site all weekend just steps from the music, lanterns, racing, and activities.

Do I have to pay extra for parking?

No extra surprises—all parking and fees are included in the ticket price. Buy online now and save compared to gate pricing.

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Everything you need to know before you go

Check out our Know Before You Go Guide for everything you need: gate times, daily schedules, what to bring, FAQs, and more.

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October 9th - 11th, 2026

The stars will shine again!

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saturday under the stars

SATURDAY, october 10th, at the historic texas motorplex

come fill the texas sky with stars

saturday, Oct 10th

Saturday at Stars of Texas

Saturday, Oct 10th

general admission

GA PLUS

super vip access

Save an additional 15% with code "TEXAS15"

Festival Map:

festival faq

Stars of texas music festival

Everything you need to know before you go

The stars will shine again!

save your spot today!

Why Join the Waitlist?

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